I've been trying to think of what to write about the SHAVE PARTY ever since Saturday evening when it occured. Well, honestly, even before that. For the past few weeks, in anticipation of the inevitable day, I would find myself thinking of ways to express that Sheri had to shave her head. And, you know what? Nothing! No words can accurately describe the day, the event, and more importantly...the anticipation of it all.
So, here is what I will say: Sheri had hair on Saturday...and then, after putting on her "Cancer Sucks" T-shirt and taking a few before-shots, Shane leaned over and gave Sheri a kiss, Sheri and Brigitte both started crying, and then the clippers were in action. At that point, Shane let out a little laugh and the whole mood changed. He truly made the experience better than anyone had envisioned. Shane is so supportive and obviously exactly what Sheri needs now...and forever!
As you will see from the pics below, the shave was not premature. Sheri's hair was falling out fast and furious and now, turns out, Sheri is one attractive girl who just happens to have had to shave her head due to cancer-schmancer! Could she maybe be mistaken as her younger brother Jeff? Hmmm...maybe. =)
Okay, but really, Sheri looks great with a shaved head! I'm sure she would prefer to have hair, but with a perfectly shaped head like hers, who knows, maybe she'll forever try to pull off the new look. Ya, you're right. I doubt she'll keep the look either. But for now...looks good!
Of course, boys will be boys, and Shane just HAD to shave a mohawk before finishing the entire shave. It was actually quite hysterical! He tried as hard as he could to convince Sheri to leave the hawk for the entire night of dinner and a movie. Turns out, the shave proceeded to completion before Sheri would leave the house!!
Since the shave party Sheri has said that the anticipation of it was worse then not having hair. She has a wig which you might see from time to time but she said she feels better just wearing a hat or bandanna. As she said 'If I have to look at my bald head, so should everyone else!'
Since the shave party Sheri has said that the anticipation of it was worse then not having hair. She has a wig which you might see from time to time but she said she feels better just wearing a hat or bandanna. As she said 'If I have to look at my bald head, so should everyone else!'
14 comments:
oh my gosh Sheri, you seriously look so cute with no hair, you can totally pull it off for however long you want. Its a bonus to have the perfect shaped head...I love the mohawk.
You look totally good! I love that you wore the "cancer sucks" t-shirt! That's great. Also, I got a little teary that Shane leaned over and kissed you before he started. I'm glad you didn't tell us that in person- we for sure would've been crying. I like your bald head!
Sheri, I am not just saying this, you REALLY do look good. No bandanas needed. You can totally pull off the shaved head look.
I keep you in my prayers always
Sheri
I am not just saying this either, but you look great!! I would love to look at your bald head instead of a wig any day!!! Plus you have the most perfectly sheaped head of anyone I have ever seen!!! Thank you for being so brave!!!I know that was hard and you did it with a smile...I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you guys even though I would have cried my eyes out!!! I swear I am the biggest baby sometimes...We think about you all the time and I am so happy that you are apart of one of the best families I know!!!
Brigitte, thanks for all of the details. They are making me teary eyed, but I can't be too sad when she looks so great. Sheri, like I said...I'm not saying this because you are my sister but you do look hot. You look like a hot rocker chick! Of course I do have a bias towards bald girls. Eliza smiled when I showed her the picture. The only thing she said was, "is that Sheri's house? It kind of looks like Michelle's." The hair didn't even phase her. Also, Shane is so great. I'm so glad you have Brigitte to cry with and Shane to laugh with. I hate being so far away!!!
Oh my! What a post! Totally crying and laughing as I read it! Love that you rocked the shirt and no hair! Seriously, one day I hope to be as cool as you. Sheri, you look beautiful. Loved the pictures that Lori sent me of Jeff trying on your wig. I bet that you look much better in it!! Glad that you have such a sweet husband and great friends. Can't wait to see you!
I say enjoy the advantages of "low maintenance hair" for a bit. . . you get to sleep in longer, save money on hair products, and summer is coming so you'll be cooler in more ways than one. You will look fabulous in some flashy scarves. You really do look good.
Sheri, that is awesome! You look fantastic! I loved the wig on Sunday too!
I also saw you on Sunday with your new 'do' and you looked great! You have such a great attitude about everything, it's so admirable. I'm glad you don't feel the need to wear the wig all the time, you look fabulous with the buzz too!
Who can wear a "Cancer Sucks" t-shirt and flash a gorgeous smile at the same time? Only you, Sheri. You're a beauty through and through.
Sheri....you are AWESOME! You look great and can totally pull this off! BTW...Chad has been telling me lately that you have set the bar so high for the rest of the ward CANCERITES!!! He's been telling Pam that he has to be okay because look how great Sheri is and how well she's doing! WE love you and appreciate you strong, brave example through all of this!
Sheri, you look fab!! I never thought it was fair that you had all that fabulous hair anyway. I am really jealous that you don't hair to do your hair. I might be one step behind you this summer. Keep the sunscreen on!! :)
Sheri,
It's Stephanie, Michelle's neighbor. I think you are darling! I also think you have a fabulous husband! I just wanted you to know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers daily. I check on you often. Keep your chin up! You are doing great. Lots of Love!
Aren't you the best! You go girl putting these awesome pictures on your blog. I love that you have your "cancer sucks" t-shirt and you have this big old happy face... you are truly BRAVE... don't let them tell you that you are not made of tough stuff. Wow. Love the mohawk photo... you guys were having too much fun with that... ha!
May God bless you through this process.... congrats on the half way mark.
lots of love,
Tracey
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